Jack Goodner

Jack Kenneth Goodner, 75, of Danville, passed away at 12:15 P.M. Friday, March 27, 2009 at the Veterans Affairs Illiana Health Care Center, Danville. He was born in Danville on August 14, 1933, the son of Kenneth E Goodner and Hazel E. (Swisher) Goodner. Jack married JoAnn Taylor on January 30, 1959 in Georgetown, IL. She survives. Other survivors include his two children, Todd (Lisa) Goodner of Oakwood and Lu Ann (Jack) Picklap, of Danville, grandchildren, Travis and Mason Goodner, Jeff and Kristen Picklap; one sister, Mary (Harry) Shepherd of Danville; one brother, Melvin Goodner of Danville; and one sister-in-law Mary (Gene) Morrow, very special nieces and nephews; and three special friends, Leo Downing, Don Smith, and Jim Swisher. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Eugene Goodner, and one infant sister, Marie. Jack was a graduate of Danville High School. He was a veteran of the United States Navy during the Korean War and served as a submariner. He previously owned his own real estate office, Land Office Realty, and retired from the Operations Department at the University of Illinois in 1998. Jack was a member of the American Legion Post #210 and a member of the Danville Barbershop Chorus for many years. He previously served on the Vermilion County War Museum Board and served as a golf ranger at Harrison Park Golf Course. Jack loved to play golf and ride his motorcycle. The essence of Jacks life was showing love to his family and friends through random acts of humor, wit, words, and song. It was not uncommon to find an old treasured family photo in the mail from him or a small gift tucked beside our dinner plate at one of our many family gatherings.